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Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja - [1999]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1999. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 and the 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Kawasaki ZX-9 has a 899cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1999 ZX-9 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZX-9's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 202 kgs (445 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 899cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 143 bhp (106 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 74.4 lb-ft (100.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZX-9 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja.
The 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja has a Power to weight ratio of 707.9 bhp per ton and 368.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1999 ZX-9 competing with the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F [717.7 bhp\ton] and the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki [717.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZX-9 generating around 368.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 [391.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja [390.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja similar in acceleration to the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 (5.2 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 ABS (5.2 secs). This Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja and the 2008 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.3 secs @ 138 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2008 Kawasaki ZZR 1400 DOHC (10.3 secs) and the 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12 R Ninja (10.3 secs).
The 1999 version of the Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja has a maximum speed of 174mph.
Top Speed of the 1999 ZX-9 equals the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1999 Kawasaki ZX-9 R-C Ninja then how about a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged (186 mph) and the 2022 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition (186 mph).
